-The two subjects should have a meaningful connection so you can draw contrasts/comparisons between the two
-Compare or contrast two or three primary points about the two subjects
-4 or 6 body paragraph, an introductory paragraph, and a conclusion
-Introductory paragraph that contains your thesis statement
-Thesis statement must include a clear, focused, and detailed thesis statement. Thesis must state the subjects to be compared or contrasted and include the two or three points of comparison or contrast
